Corgi Warlock
- December 3, 2015
- Xander's Corgi Arcade
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Corgi Warlock," players step into the shoes of a magical corgi, exploring a procedurally generated world, battling enemies, and collecting loot. With a variety of spells and upgrades at your disposal, customize your corgi to suit your playstyle and delve into the ever-changing landscape. The game features permadeath, adding an extra layer of challenge to your quest for power.
Reviews
- Cute graphics and charming character designs that appeal to both children and adults.
- Simple and fun gameplay, making it a good choice for casual gaming sessions with friends or family.
- Affordable price point, providing decent entertainment value for a short playtime.
- Gameplay becomes repetitive and lacks depth, with many levels feeling similar and bosses being overly simplistic.
- Technical issues such as lack of resolution options, poor graphics quality, and unresponsive controls detract from the overall experience.
- Local multiplayer only, which limits the ability to play with friends online, and can lead to frustrating gameplay dynamics.
- graphics38 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a cute, cartoonish art style that appeals to younger audiences, featuring fun animations and humorous character designs. However, many reviews criticize the overall quality as inconsistent and lacking depth, with some describing the visuals as low-effort and reminiscent of mobile games. While the artwork is often praised, it is noted that the game suffers from technical limitations, such as poor resolution options and occasional lag, detracting from the overall experience.
“Cute graphics, funny characters, and simple gameplay.”
“I adore the visuals and love the steady unlocks of new spells yet they're not given too fast to overwhelm the player.”
“All joking aside, very smooth animation, fun graphic style, hilarious sound effects, and casual gameplay with some tricky keyboard maneuvers makes this a great addition to any Steam library.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
“The levels are boring and repetitive, graphics are dull and unappealing.”
- gameplay32 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and repetitive, particularly in later levels, with basic mechanics that may lack depth and polish. While some players appreciate the cute graphics and entertaining elements like boss fights and character designs, many criticize the controls for being loose and the overall experience for being unsatisfying and lacking replay value. Despite these issues, a few reviewers find the gameplay enjoyable for casual play, highlighting its accessibility and charm.
“Cute graphics, funny characters, and simple gameplay.”
“I liked the character designs, the gameplay is good enough, and the controls are tight.”
“All joking aside, very smooth animation, fun graphic style, hilarious sound effects, and casual gameplay with some tricky keyboard maneuvers makes this a great addition to any Steam library.”
“After around the third level, though, the gameplay and level design become excruciatingly repetitive.”
“Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing or polish done.”
“Gameplay consists mostly of constantly shooting 3 fireballs per second, with no real skill, no aiming or no timing required.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cute graphics, funny characters, and lighthearted dialogue, making it an enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the humorous concept and entertaining quotes from vendors, which add charm to the gameplay. Overall, the game is described as a fun and amusing experience, particularly in multiplayer mode, despite some repetitive elements in later chapters.
“Nice artwork and even some funny little dialogue from time to time, recommended :)”
“Hilariously cute characters especially in multiplayer.”
“All joking aside, very smooth animation, fun graphic style, hilarious sound effects and casual gameplay with some tricky keyboard maneuvers makes this a great addition to any Steam library.”
- music14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calm and simple, with some players finding it enjoyable and fitting for the overall atmosphere, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking enthusiasm. Although the soundtrack complements the visuals and gameplay, it can become forgettable and is sometimes overshadowed by sound effects, leading to a mixed reception. Overall, while some appreciate the light and quirky tunes, others feel that the music detracts from the gaming experience.
“Animations, soundtrack, and gameplay were enjoyable, and outside the issue of it being only local co-op, it was an impressive game and worth playing for an evening.”
“The music is nice and light, the art is pleasing and quirky, and the story is rather goofy, yet enough to keep you wanting to finish the game.”
“The graphics and soundtrack are good, and the controller mechanics are both consistent and responsive.”
“The music never changes and doesn't bring any enthusiasm to the game.”
“Lack of death sound effects/boss battle music is disappointing as well.”
“The music is calm on almost every stage, which degrades the gameplay slowly.”
- story14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its humor and quirky elements, while others find it clichéd and lacking depth. While the narrative may not be groundbreaking, it effectively complements the gameplay, providing a light-hearted backdrop that keeps players engaged. Overall, the story is enjoyable for those seeking a fun experience, though some may desire more variety and substance.
“The storyline is interesting and funny.”
“Good game quality, great gameplay controls, and a fun story.”
“The music is nice and light, art is pleasing and quirky, and the story is rather goofy, yet enough to keep you wanting to finish the game.”
“Either present a full story or don't tell anything.”
“The story is very cliché and stereotypical, but worse, it just drags on.”
“The story mode was shorter than I thought it was going to be, and I wished it had a little bit more variety.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game excels in art and character design, the reviews suggest that character development itself may not be as strong, with a focus more on aesthetics and gameplay mechanics rather than deep narrative or growth for the characters.
“I think the high point of this game is the art and character design.”
“I liked the character designs; the gameplay is good enough, and the controls are tight.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been noted for its low replay value, with users expressing that it lacks incentives for repeated playthroughs. Additionally, the limitation of local multiplayer further diminishes its replayability.
“But I can't really say that it was a bad game experience, even if there is no replay value at all.”
“The only real downsides are that it has fairly low replay value and the multiplayer is local only.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the game's emotional impact is heightened by its punishing mechanics, where the lack of invincibility frames and the rapid health loss from enemy contact create a sense of vulnerability. The presence of instant death pits, particularly linked to the character falling asleep, adds to the tension and emotional stakes of the gameplay experience.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that the grinding aspect of the game becomes tedious towards the end, primarily due to the presence of numerous bullet sponge enemies that require excessive time to defeat.
“As you get towards the end of the game, it might end up feeling tedious because there are so many bullet sponge enemies that take way too long to kill.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself spending hours on the same tasks just to progress, which really drained my enjoyment of the game.”
